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Cactus Needle The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. Vol. 36 No. 1

Tucson Chapter www.tucsonega.org January 2018

ELECTED BOARD PRESIDENT

Helen Salkowski VICE-PRESIDENT

Betsy Smullen/ Lydia Reichard

SECRETARY Sandy DeBolt

TREASURER Maura Robinson

REGION REP. Suzanne Knepper

APPOINTED BOARD

By-laws: Laura Cotter

Community Outreach: Ginny Smith

Hospitality: Claudia Hester

Membership: Deedee Stockman

Education: Laura Cotter

Ways/Means: Marian Hill

Workshops: Barb Lewis/Karen Swanson

Historian: vacant

Librarian: Suzanne Knepper

Newsletter: Sandy DeBolt

Newsletter Ads: Maura Robinson

Publicity: Judy Beckman

BREAK-OUT GROUPS

Beading: Jane Matter

EGA MISSION STATEMENT: “The Mission of the Embroiderers' Guild of America is to inspire passion for the

needle arts through education and celebration of its heritage.”

PRESIDENT’S LETTER – Helen Salkowski

Greetings fellow Stitchers, Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year 2018 is off to a running start with several activities already on the EGA events calendar. EGA National Stitch in Public Day is Saturday, February 3rd. Betsy Smullen has reserved us space at the Murphy-Wilmot Public Library from 11 AM until 3 PM, in a centrally located seating area that includes some small tables. Some of us stitched here last year, it was pleasant, and we attracted some interested parties. So come join us! Or if you have another venue in mind, let me know and I can send out the information to our members, or mention it at our next meeting Thursday February 1st. Audit Committee is in full swing. Our newest member Janet Hintz has joined the audit team, and together with Marilyn Schubert and Linda Schultz will complete the audit before our next EGA meeting. Thank you ladies! EGA/ANG BIENNIAL LUNCHEON is March 15. Our committees are working together to make this a special event with an interesting speaker, lots of Opportunity Baskets, and Door Prizes too! Get your tickets now for this special event. See further information below. Starlight Stitchers, a Phoenix area EGA Chapter is hosting Through the Needle’s Eye, a traveling needlework exhibit from EGA National, at the Gilbert Historical Museum. They need our help to “white glove” the display. 2 workers per 2 hour shift are needed, we can carpool and make it an outing. Signing up is easy, I just did! See further information below. News from National: A new EGA logo and a new website COMING SOON! Look for it in first quarter 2018! We had a sneak peek at our January meeting, the logo is sleek and easy to read. I will share more info as soon as it’s available. Garage sale postponed. We decided to have the EGA garage sale a Biennial event, alternating years with the luncheon. So 2019 will be our next sale. We do have volunteers to “house” your donations, so you can still bring items to our meetings. All in all it’s shaping up to be a delightfully busy spring! As always, we need to enjoy some time with our needle. Happy Stitching, Helen

Vice Presidents – Betsy Smullen / Lydia Reichard Simple Framing recap: Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the framing supplies. Below is a list of supplies that were presented at the program.

1. Acid-free foam core (found at frame shops, art supply shops, and craft stores that offer framing) 2. Stainless steel pins for pinning (Bridal & Lace pins by Dritz, found online) 3. Back of spoon or bottom of screwdriver to push the pins into the foam core 4. Buttonhole twist thread for lacing 5. Quilt batting for padding 6. Framer’s tape (found at frame shops and art supply shops) 7. Double-sticky tape for mounting paper to the back of the frame 8. Decorative paper for the back

February: Introduction to Color Theory. This is a study box from EGA National and we should have fun playing with color and learning how to select our own colors that work well together. March: Doodle stitching! Embroidery can be whimsical, fun, and easy. For doodle stitching we trace a design onto light colored fabric or transfer with tissue paper and thread onto a darker or heavier fabric, hoop it up and then stitch using simple stitches such as stem, outline, backstitch, French knots or chain stitch. Bring a photo or drawing of something you would like to stitch, tracing paper, pencil and eraser. We’ll simplify the tracing, transfer designs and begin stitching. The first photo is of a great-tailed grackle and the second photo is the final simplified embroidery that captures the essence of the bird. April: Embroidered Garments: this is a show and share and can be a fashion show as well. Bring embroidered garments that you have worked and tell us about them!

HOSPITALITY Claudia Hester

February hospitality volunteers are Marilyn Schubert and Helen Salkowski. We need one more volunteer for March. We also need volunteers for April and June, 2018.

WORKSHOPS Barbara Lewis / Karen Swanson

We will be announcing a fall workshop at the February meeting.

BEADING Jane Matter The group project for the February bead meeting was selected with the upcoming Gem Show in mind. The necklace pictured below, Patterns of the Serengeti, is from the June/July 2009 Beadwork magazine. The digital issue of the magazine is available online for $6 as a download (https://www.interweave.com/store/beadwork-june-july-2009-digital-edition). The necklace is centered around 7 18mm lampworked lentil beads (other beads would certainly work too). Four different stitched beads are constructed in colors that compliment the focal beads, along with other pressed glass beads and a crystal bicone - much like the Group Correspondence Course we did in 2016. In addition to the large focal beads, the pattern calls for:

10g each of size 11 seed beads in 4 colors

5g of size 8 seed beads

8 size 6 seed beads

1 4mm crystal bicone

10 9x13mm 3-sided pressed-glass ovals

+ other notions for sewing and stringing.

The Tucson Gem and Bead Show is January 27 to February 3, 2018. Happy shopping!

EDUCATION Laura Cotter

We are making good progress on the Temari balls GCC. We have been meeting after our business meetings to discuss progress and answer any questions.

We presented our 2017 Show and Share awards at the January meeting. The award for most bead items went to Marian Hill and Betsy Smullen received the award for most needlework items. Marge Krassy won the award from the drawing from cards from all participants in the Show and Share for the year.

Important Websites www.tucsonega.org Tucson Cactus Needle Guild website www.egausa.org EGA National website www.psrega.org Pacific Southwest region website www.facebook.com EGA Stitch A Long Facebook stitch a long (SAL) group

EGA Stitch-a-Long

The January stitch-a-long exercise is Playing with Pulled Thread and encouraging members to work with even weave fabric to create a 15 square biscournu. In February they’re doing Redwork in honor of Valentine's.

To Join EGA Stitch-a-long Go to www.facebook.com, in the search box enter “ega stitch-a-long” and answer the questions to join. You do not have to join Facebook to join this group! There are lots of fun projects and conversations about needlework!

The Tucson Chapters of the American Needlepoint Guild & the Embroiderers’ Guild of America

2018 Stitchers’ Luncheon Join other Tucson Stitchers for a delicious lunch, and plenty of stitchy fun! We’ll have great conversation, opportunity baskets, door prizes, and a fascinating speaker – Daniel Ravan from Rainbow Gallery! Bring a guest! Stitchers and nonstitchers are welcome! When: March 15, 2018 from 11-3p.m. Where: Tucson Room - Arizona Inn 2200 E. Elm St. Tucson AZ 85719 Parking available in the lot across the street. Cost: $30.00 per person. Make your check payable to the EGA- Tucson Chapter and send it with the coupon to Maura Robinson. Guests are welcome!

Our Speaker

Daniel Ravan is the CEO at Rainbow Gallery. After graduating from Boston University, he joined his father’s family business, Fleur de Paris, an importer and distributor of fine needle arts for needlepoint. After a few years of getting to know the industry, he seized the opportunity to acquire the well-respected yarn manufacturer Rainbow Gallery. Six months after the acquisition, Daniel was effectively running the company’s day-to-day operations.

For over 30 years Rainbow Gallery has been on the cutting edge of bringing new and innovative threads to the stitching community. From Silk, Cotton, Bamboo, Linen and Metallics, there are myriad types of yarn that Rainbow Gallery introduces to the market throughout the year. Splendor and Silk Lame are the foundation of their selection and there are over 50 different specialty yarns that they have for your enjoyment. They pride themselves on having just what you need to bring that special project to life!

2018 Stitchers’ Luncheon

Please mail this coupon and a check for $30 per person payable to EGA – Tucson Chapter

BEFORE March 5, 2018

to: Maura Robinson 718 W. Granite View Drive Oro Valley AZ 85755

Name: ____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Entrée Choice: (choose one)

______ Shrimp Scampi seared with arugula and lemon garlic

butter sauce with cauliflower mushroom couscous

______ Chile Marinated Natural Chicken Breast orange cilantro sauce and pico de gallo, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

______ Grilled Portobello Mushroom filled with carrots,

yellow bell peppers, red onion and spinach with smoked red bell pepper coulis, and cauliflower corn couscous.

All meal include: Seasonal vegetables, Classic Miniature Desserts, coffee and tea.

I will bring a guest:

Guest’s Name: _________________________

Guest’s Entrée Choice: (choose one)

______ Shrimp Scampi

______ Chile Marinated Natural Chicken Breast

______ Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Sorry! Because we must pay for meals in advance there are NO REFUNDS.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 2018 March 2018

1

Cactus Needle Guild Meeting 9:30 am – 2pm at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

1

Cactus Needle Guild Meeting 9:30 am – 2pm at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

1 Board Meeting 9:30 am ; Program 11:00 am; Business meeting 12:30 pm

1 Board Meeting 9:30 am ; Program 11:00 am; Business meeting 12:30 pm

8

Cactus Needle Beader’s Meeting 9:30 in Art Room at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

8

Cactus Needle Beader’s Meeting 9:30 in Art Room at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

15 & 16

“Bloom” Class 9-3 at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center

15 Biennial Joint Tucson ANG and EGA spring luncheon.

15 Newsletter articles due to Sandy DeBolt

15 Newsletter articles due to Sandy DeBolt

Looking Ahead…… Mark your calendars

April 3rd through May 12th, 2018

Starlight Stitchers (Phoenix) host EGA’s 21st National Exhibit at Gilbert Historical Museum. Need volunteers to monitor. Sign up on line http://tinyurl.com/TNESignup

April 13, 2018

Tentative date for bead class with Julie Haymaker

Many thanks to the Cactus Needle advertisers shown below for their support of our Guild! Please visit their stores, mention that you saw their Ad, and thank them for their continued support.

February is a busy month at the West!

Mindy trunk show January 29th through February 23rd

A new six-week advanced-beginner needlepoint class starting February 21st

Two-day Kelly Clark Kitchen Hen workshop on February 23rd and 24th – please call the shop for details

Cactus Needle 4143 S. Golden Lynx Road Green Valley, AZ 85614